Emerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Records show that the stone was known and sold in markets in Babylon as early as 4000 BC. Throughout history, emeralds have been prized and worn by royalty and celebrities—from Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne to Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jackie O. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” It is so prized, that carat for carat, a fine emerald may be two to three times as valuable as a diamond. As the gem of spring, emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gem of the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.

Emerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Records show that the stone was known and sold in markets in Babylon as early as 4000 BC. Throughout history, emeralds have been prized and worn by royalty and celebrities—from Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne to Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jackie O. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” It is so prized, that carat for carat, a fine emerald may be two to three times as valuable as a diamond. As the gem of spring, emerald is the perfect choice as the birthstone for the month of May. It’s also the gem of the 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.